Lufthansa is preparing further capacity cuts, planning to ground an additional 15 to 20 short- and medium-haul aircraft from 2027 as part of a sweeping drive to optimize the financial performance of its European operations.
American Eagle has expanded its regional fleet with the recent delivery of a Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, bearing serial number 15433. This addition reinforces the airline’s commitment to strengthening its regional operations, particularly in underserved domestic and short-haul routes across the United States.
Uganda Airlines is set to receive additional government funding in the 2025/26 fiscal year to support its ongoing growth and development plans. This funding initiative comes on the heels of the airline’s improved financial performance, having reported a notable increase in revenue to $89.4 million during the 2023/24 fiscal year. The injection of capital is aimed at enabling the national carrier…
Camair-Co (Cameroon) has announced the addition of a CRJ900 aircraft, serial number 15063, on lease from CemAir(South Africa). This move comes in the wake of the recent departure of a wet leased Boeing 737-700 (serial number 29346) previously operated by Smartwings (Czechia).
Estonia has reported delays in its efforts to sell several CRJ900 aircraft formerly operated by Nordica, the state-owned airline, and owned by Transpordi Varahaldus, a public asset management entity. The sale discussions, initially slated for earlier completion, are now expected to extend into June 2024.
SkyWest Airlines, a leading regional carrier in the United States, has announced two major fleet developments. United Airlines has exercised options to add 10 additional Bombardier CRJ550 regional jets to its fleet operated by SkyWest, bringing the total number of CRJ550s under the partnership to 50 aircraft. Additionally, SkyWest has finalized an agreement with an undisclosed regional carrier to purchase 29…
LAM – Mozambique Airlines has significantly reduced the size of its operational fleet, now reportedly operating with only three aircraft after removing an unspecified number of Bombardier CRJ900s. The decision reflects a strategic fleet consolidation move amid financial and operational pressures.
CemAir, a South African regional airline, has initiated operations of a Bombardier CRJ900, serial number 15081, under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with interCaribbean Airways, based in Turks and Caicos. The deployment serves to temporarily replace a CRJ700, serial number 10289, which has been removed from service for maintenance.
CemAir (South Africa) has expanded its regional jet operations with the addition of a Bombardier CRJ900, serial number 15038, and announced that another aircraft, serial 15207, is set to join the fleet in the near future. This move aligns with CemAir’s strategy of reinforcing its footprint in the Southern African regional market.
Republic Airways Holdings and Mesa Air Group, two of the largest regional airline operators in the United States, have announced a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction. The deal will create a new, publicly traded regional airline company, consolidating resources, fleets, and operational platforms under a unified corporate structure.
